Robotic Welding Technician, Thermal Protection Systems

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in the United States is seeking a Thermal Development Technician for Robotic Welding (Starship). The role focuses on maintaining, programming, and operating robotic systems to support heat shield manufacturing and integration.

You will work with vacuum/thermal chambers, CNC machines, and robotic welders while documenting processes and ensuring equipment readiness. Experience with robots like Kuka or Fanuc is highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using hand tools or power tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance on equipment: vacuum chambers, thermal chambers, CNC machines, and robotic welders.
• Maintain, repair, and operate robotic assets to ensure proper operation.
• Replace and install electrical components (switches, relays, relays, transformers, sensors) for temperature/pressure/position.
• Replace and install mechanical components (bearings, motors, gears, etc.).
• Support fabrication of ceramic refractory billets, tiles, and coatings for thermal protection systems.
• Document processes precisely for repeatability.
• Perform hardware inspection and rework as required.

Skills

Kuka robots

Fanuc robots

PLC programming

CNC machines

Electrical schematics

Electrical troubleshooting

Technician experience

Tools

Robotic welding equipment

Vacuum/thermal chambers

Job description

SpaceX in the United States is seeking a Thermal Development Technician for Robotic Welding (Starship). The role focuses on maintaining, programming, and operating robotic systems to support heat shield manufacturing and integration.

You will work with vacuum/thermal chambers, CNC machines, and robotic welders while documenting processes and ensuring equipment readiness. Experience with robots like Kuka or Fanuc is highly valued.